French 4 at a gentle pace: module 1

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Want to learn (continue learning) French but worried that you might not be able to keep up? French 4 at a gentle pace is designed to cover the same material as our standard French 4 at a gentle pace class, but at a slightly slower pace, and with more opportunities for revision built in.
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  • Start Date: 25 Sep 2025
    End Date: 04 Dec 2025
    Thu (Daytime): 14:30 - 16:15
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over -11 weeks)
    Course Code: LF417
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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  • Start Date: 26 Sep 2025
    End Date: 05 Dec 2025
    Fri (Daytime): 10:30 - 12:15
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 11 sessions (over -11 weeks)
    Course Code: LF418
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00
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Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00

What is the course about?

This course aims to further improve your upper intermediate French, at a gentle pace. You will build up your confidence by learning the language gradually with the emphasis on speaking and listening. You will increase your fluency and the course will give you a greater insight into French life and culture.

What will we cover?

These may vary according to the needs and interests of the group, but we plan to offer the following:

- topics: current affairs, cultural matters, films or books
- grammar: this will depend on the group’s needs and knowledge (e.g. subjunctive, complex pronouns, indirect speech).

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- have more confidence in your ability to understand and be understood in simple French
- understand the main information and some detailed information of written and aural texts
- express your opinion about current affairs
- give your opinion about a film or a book
- discuss French current affairs and cultural matters.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is suitable for those who have completed French 3 Upper at a gentle pace, or anyone with a similar level.

Please note this course goes at a slower pace than our standard courses.

If you are not sure about your level, please contact Languages on languages@citylit.ac.uk or check our level assessment chart on: http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

This course offers a friendly and relaxed atmosphere which will enable you to learn at your own pace. Your tutor will use a range of teaching strategies to ensure that you gradually build up your confidence in speaking and listening. Throughout the course, you will receive learning tips on how to speak in groups more effectively and independently (without relying on your notes). You will practise listening to spoken language in ways that will maximise your understanding. There will be activities and advice to help you retain vocabulary.

Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

The course is based on the tutor’s own resources. However, a book might be recommended.

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When I've finished, what course can I do next?

French 4 at a gentle pace: module 2.

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Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.